MGAs coming under regulators’ scrutiny
Industry review considering whether OSFI guideline should apply to this growing industry
- By: Gavin Adamson
- October 18, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 10:28
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New rules mean banks face beefed-up capital requirements
But there are moves afoot in some countries to establish even higher standards than those set by the Basel committee
- By: James Langton
- October 18, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 10:28
Website aims to make financial advisors obsolete
Optimize.ca allows investors to compare the funds they own with those that are rated as being better and offer lower fees
- By: Paul Brent
- October 18, 2010 May 31, 2019
- 10:28
Two P.E.I. credit unions ready to amalgamate
Merger would present growth opportunities for new, as yet unnamed firm
- By: donalee Moulton
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
Financial services profit survey: Rebound continues in earnest
Many financial services firms had better results in the second quarter of 2010 compared with the corresponding period last year, but 10 of 49 firms…
- By: Catherine Harris
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
Competition heats up for immigrant market
Banks begin marketing to newcomers before they have left their native countries
- By: Megan Harman
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
The issue of fund costs remains murky
Maybe what’s really important is the cost of funds vs investors’ actual returns
- By: James Langton
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
Outlook: U.S. is the key
Canada’s economic growth depends on it
- By: Catherine Harris
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
CSA proposal on proxy voting raises big concerns
Many say that despite the regulators’ best efforts, the proposal will lead to a lower incidence of retail shareholders voting
- By: James Langton
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
Outmuscling the competition
John Kearns says Northwest & Ethical has the heft to compete in new markets
- By: Jade Hemeon
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
Bringing clients, advisors together on the web
Know Your Financial Advisor website lets clients rate advisors; firms’ compliance departments can monitor activities
- By: Clare O’Hara
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
Manulife battles headwinds
A slumping share price has some investors concerned
- By: Gavin Adamson
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
New investor-focused web page could be a marketing tool
AdvisorReport, IIROC’s new web page, could help good advisors promote their clean records; but some have reservations
- By: Oliver Bertin
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
BCSC sets regulatory target on the exempt market
Far-reaching proposal, which increases disclosure requirements, is a first for any Canadian securities regulator
- By: Brian Lewis
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
Winnipeg portfolio manager purchased, rebranded
New name, Index Wealth Management, reflects firm’s core philosophy of investing in financial market indices through ETFs
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
New CWM designation
Credential offers advisors opportunity to become experts
- By: Clare O’Hara
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
DUCA set to expand with Virtual One merger
Credit union mergers have become fact of life as these organizations look to expand
- By: Clare O’Hara
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
No damages for loss of clients
Appeal court rules that fired employees get notice pay only; to do otherwise would create a “slacker’s charter”
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
Acquisition of PIP to expand IPC’s national scope
Once completed, the purchase will grow IPC’s advisory sales force by 50% and enhance the distribution network for its products
- By: Paul Brent
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
Opportunities in the discount brokerage world
Investors who dip their toes into the online market may turn to advisors for answers to their questions
- By: donalee Moulton
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
Employment contracts can keep disputes out of court
As with prenuptual agreements, establishing the rules beforehand pays off in the end
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
Company aims to profit from clients’ investment losses
Panacea Financial wants to buy worthless investments and give investors a chance at the tax benefits
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
CRTC says advisors now subject to telemarketing rules
Advisors who need to telephone existing clients outside of prescribed hours can ask clients for permission in advance
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
Management changes at CI signal gradual evolution
Successful mutual fund firm now sees itself mostly as an asset manager, says executive chairman Bill Holland
- By: Jade Hemeon
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15
Big Six get ready to deploy their excess capital
Canada’s big banks are widely expected to be able to comply easily with the proposed global capital regulations
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- September 27, 2010 March 1, 2019
- 11:15